6 Amendments of Reinhard BÜTIKOFER related to 2012/2050(INI)
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits would provide an opportunity to identify common objectives and coordinate strategies on matters of global relevance, including economic governance and developing a common approach towards the emerging powers; communalities in the cooperation with third parties should be actively pursued; considers that the Transatlantic Economic Council and the Transatlantic Legislators‘' Dialogue should include a reflection on strategic engagement by the EU and the US with the BRICS and other relevant emerging countries, with ASEAN, the African Union, Mercosur, the Andean Community and CELAC and on how to foster regulatory convergence with such countries; recalls the need to set up a Transatlantic Political Council as an ad hoc body for systematic, high-level consultation and coordination on foreign and security policy between the EU and the US;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. WelcomesTakes notes of the EU's strategies for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel as important steps towards focusing political, diplomatic, financial and crisis management resources on a more pregion; believes that the structural causes of the conflict in these regions need to be addressed in order to pave the way for a viable peaceful soliutically strategic and cost-effective approach to difficult security complexeson of the problems and give a better perspective for the population, which implies fair access to resources, ensuring sustainable development of the regions and redistribution of wealth; calls for similar re-an evaluation of Union polices towards other important regions where considerable financialdevelopment aid and diplomatic resources are deployed to assess the impact on the population; calls also for closer association between the European Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament and regional parliamentary arrangements in order to ensure greater accountability for political and budgetary decisions vis-à-vis the citizens of both continents, and as a basis for measuring and evaluating progress in the implementation of political declarationcies;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53 a. Deplores the fact that the content of both strategic documents shows that under the rhetorical umbrella of a comprehensive approach, a piecemeal approach by the European Union is still prevalent and that by not linking individual measures and by not designing a political chain-of-command among the many heads of missions and delegations and the EU Special Representatives the EU thus fails to make sure that it speaks with one voice; regrets Council Decision of 23 March decision to extend the mandate of EU NAVFOR ATALANTA which allows onshore EU military operations in Somalia and which contributes to the further militarization of the EU's approach and raises the risk of collateral damage among coastal populations in Somalia;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by contributing its experience and expertise to the multilateral initiatives in and around ASEAN and to the progressive emergence of increased Trans-Pacific initiatives; takes the view that the External Action Service should now make full use of the potential for boosting cooperation between EU and Asia; considers the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the ASEAN- EU enhanced partnership as a relevant first step in this regard; also commends the recent endorsement of the Treaty of Amity as a chance for deepening cooperation, aiming to reach beyond the perspective of trade agreements between the EU and Asian countries, stresses that economic and cultural cross- fertilisation should be given higher priority, in particular by fostering direct investment opportunities and making access for students and researchers easier and more attractive; notes that this implies a strategic coordination of Member States and EU efforts, as opposed to parallel and competing national policies; notes that in the tense regional context, withAsia-Pacific regional security context, including territorial disputes around the South China Sea as well as North Korean concerns , the EU as a neutral partner should be an active proponent of a stable, peaceful solution based on multilateral institutions;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Notes that the change in leadership of China will be a major test of the country's evolution into . reither a more politically open and internationally constructive society or an increasingly repressive and nationalistic countryates its goal of developing a comprehensive strategic partnership with China; calls on the EU and its Member States to be more consistent and strategic in their respective messages and policies and so to contribute in a supportive way to a evolution in a positive direction; stresses that this implies eliminating the discrepancies between Member State and EU priorities on human rights in China, the human rights dialogue and support for civil-society organisations;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on 14 January 2012; commends Taiwan's continuous efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region; recognises the progress in cross-Strait relations, with particular reference to enhanced economic links, and that closer economic ties with Taiwan could improve the EU's market access to China; notes that, as Taiwan is the EU's 15th largest trading partner and the world's 18th largest economy, with total trade amounting to USD 589.9 billion in 2011, an Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) between the EU and Taiwan would be mutually beneficial and in line with the EU's current FTA policy in East Asia; urges the Commission and the Council, in accordance with Parliament's CFSP resolution of May 2011, to take concrete steps to further enhance EU- Taiwan economic relations and facilitate the negotiation of an EU-Taiwan ECA; reiterates its firm support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in relevant international organisations and activities;